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The Columbus Theatre was designed by architect Oreste DiSaia and built by realtor Domenic Annotti in 1926. The Theatre originally featured vaudeville and silent films before being leased by RKO Albee Theater, who renamed the building the Uptown Theater and operated it as one of Providence’s premier cinemas for the next 25 years. With the advent of television the Theatre fell on hard times, but builder Misak Berberian, whose love of...

The Columbus Theatre was designed by architect Oreste DiSaia and built by realtor Domenic Annotti in 1926. The Theatre originally featured vaudeville and silent films before being leased by RKO Albee Theater, who renamed the building the Uptown Theater and operated it as one of Providence’s premier cinemas for the next 25 years. With the advent of television the Theatre fell on hard times, but builder Misak Berberian, whose love of architecture drew him to the Theatre, purchased it in the summer of 1962. He revived the Theater’s original name and installed his son Jon at the helm. After extensive repairs, the Berberians reopened the Theatre on November 1, 1962 – the 36th anniversary of the building’s original opening.

After more than four decades of operation—which included music, film, and theatre presentations, as well as serving community groups from throughout Rhode Island with a beautiful venue for their programs—the Theatre was forced to close again in 2009 because of fire code updates. Since that time, Jon Berberian has worked tirelessly to meet those requirements for the Theatre, which reopened its doors November 17, 2012 and has once again become a beautiful and valued asset to the community.

UHF Screening – “Weird Al” Yankovic Live & In-Person

“Weird Al” Yankovic will appear live and in-person for a screening of his cult classic 1989 film UHF on September 16th at the Columbus Theatre in Providence, RI. Al will do a post-screening Q&A with fans. VIP ticket holders will have an opportunity to meet Al after the event, take a photo, and receive an autographed poster commemorating...

Randy Rainbow

Randy Rainbow (yes, real name) is a comedian, actor, writer, host and Internet sensation best known for his viral comedy videos. His popular series of political spoofs and musical parodies have garnered international acclaim and hundreds of millions of views.

Dan Savage called him the best thing to come from the GOP race and his musical...

Judd Apatow

JUDD APATOW is considered one of the most sought-after comedy minds in the business. He has been closely associated with many of the biggest comedy films and hit TV shows over the last decade and a half. Apatow’s latest project is the HBO series Crashing serving as co-executive producer. He is also the co-executive producer of HBO’s Girls...

Earth2Trump Roadshow of Resistance

The Earth2Trump Roadshow of Resistance is coming to the Northeast in April 2017. Featuring exciting musicians and speakers, the roadshow will entertain, inspire and provide opportunities for everyone to help fight Trump's disastrous environmental policies and attacks on Native Americans, including the Dakota Access Pipeline. The free...

Joe Mande

Comedian/writer Joe Mande wrote for three seasons on the popular NBC show PARKS AND RECREATION and most recently wrote on the critically acclaimed Netflix series, MASTER OF NONE. His other writing credits include KROLL SHOW for Comedy Central. As an actor, he has been on PARKS AND REC, BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, and MODERN FAMILY. He has been the...

Reel Rock Tour 2016

YOUNG GUNS: Meet the new faces of climbing: 15-year-old Ashima Shiraishi and 16-year-old Kai Lightner are the leaders of the next generation, already taking the sport to the next level. A trip to Norway puts their skills to the test, and Ashima attempts to make history on...

The Concert Across America To End Gun Violence

the Columbus Theatre is hosts a concert to benefit the Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAGV), as part of the Concerts Across America to End Gun Violence, which is helping build momentum to make gun safety a major issue in this upcoming election. Please help us by joining fellow artists and community members for a concert to help...

The Memory Palace

The Memory Palace tells short, surprising stories from the dustier corners of American history, set to music. They’re sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes hysterical, and often a bit of both. The podcast is part of the Radiotopia network along with shows like 99% Invisible and Criminal and airs on NPR’s Weekend Edition.

Downtown at Dawn: Album Release Show

Local Providence rock and alternative band, Downtown At Dawn releases their debut album, Scream From the Rooftops, with a live performance at the Columbus Theatre. Joining the show are Rhode Island rock bands Tall Teenagers and Heartsick Satellite.

Dan Savage – Savage Love Live

Spend a Special Evening with Dan Savage – a live taping of SAVAGE LOVECAST in Providence. Join Dan, Nancy, and the tech-savvy, at-risk youth for this very special live recording of his podcast: Savage Lovecast. Dan will answer sex questions from the audience with some help from other revered freaks and special guests!

TedX Providence

What is TEDx? In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxProvidence, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxProvidence event, TEDTalks video and live speakers...

Ophira Eisenberg

Ophira Eisenberg is a comedian, writer, and host of NPR's hit trivia comedy show, Ask Me Another where she has interviewed and played silly games with the likes of John Turturro, Justin Long, Elizabeth Gilbert, Cristin Milioti, Doug Limon, Dr Ruth, Lewis Black, Hannibal Buress and more.

Puddles Pity Party

Puddles Pity Party, the traveling roadshow of Puddles the clown and his simian-sapien companion, MonkeyZuma, began more than ten years ago as part of the Atlanta-based 'all clown' band, Greasepaint. While the band broke up, Puddles decided to carry on becoming a fixture in the Dames Aflame showgirl revue and touring as a special guest...

Pecha Kucha

If you haven’t heard of this global yet unpronounceable phenomenon, Pecha Kucha is a monthly format for sharing ideas in which presenters are allotted 20 slides and 20 seconds per slide. Simply put: it’s 6 minutes and 40 seconds of show and tell for grown-ups. It began in Tokyo in 2003, has since spread to over 780 cities worldwide,...

The Daily Show Writers Standup Tour

A nationwide comedy tour starring the writers and producers from behind the Daily Show. Standup credits of performers include, John Oliver’s NY standup show, The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Adam DeVine’s House Party, performances for the USO in Afghanistan and more. Post standup...

The Low Anthem, Ravi Shavi and the What Cheer? Brigade

Spend the night under the stars with some of the crown jewels of the Providence music scene on Friday, September 19th at 6pm in The Providence Rink. The Low Anthem, Ravi Shavi and the What Cheer? Brigade will fill the airwaves with local sounds while Trinity Brew House, Tricycle Ice Cream and more fill your tummy with local flavor. ...

Can’t Stop The Serenity

Can’t Stop the Serenity (CSTS) is a unique opportunity to indulge your geeky side while doing some good! Since 2006, fans have organized screenings of Joss Whedon’s Serenity to raise funds and awareness to support Equality Now in their work for the protection and promotion of the human rights of women around the world. Join us as we...